Leadership Arlington Youth Program!

The Leadership Arlington Youth Program is designed to enhance leadership skills and awareness of the need for community service, civic participation, and philanthropy in high school students in the 11th or 12th grades.

The program days will be held Monday – Thursday the week of August 4 & the week of August 11, 2008. The students will work with trained facilitators for a skill-based, experienced-learning program to develop their leadership. The curriculum will ensure a strong foundation by initially concentrating on self-development and awareness, and then building over time to include the larger community and requisite social skills.

At the end of their program year, students will have enhanced leadership skills, increased awareness of the value of civic participation, and familiarity with areas in Arlington beyond their immediate neighborhood and school. They will have been introduced to adult leaders in business, non-profits and Arlington County Government. And they will be part of a network of adult and youth leaders in Arlington, which can form an excellent basis for their success in the work and college world, as well as in their junior or senior year of high school.

Currently Accepting Applications for the Class of 2008!

Deadline for applications is extended: Due July 11, 2008! -

Please contact Erika Mendez for more information.

To apply: Click here to download a text application in Microsoft Word.

Criteria and Requirements: Applicants must be Arlington, Virginia residents, or attend high school in Arlington, Virginia. Students are selected to participate in the Leadership Arlington Youth Program during their junior or senior year. (Students must apply in their sophomore year to participate as juniors or in their junior year to participate as seniors.)

While local businesses, foundations, and individuals fund the major portion of program expenses, a nominal student tuition cost for the program is set at $250. However, financial assistance is available, and no student accepted into the program will be turned away for financial reasons. To apply for a scholarship, enclose a letter of request with the application. No application fee is required. Tuition payment is due upon notification of acceptance into the program.

Deadline for applications is July 11, 2008!

PLEASE NOTE: All applicants must meet the criteria and requirements stipulated on the first page of the application, and all applications must be typed or printed!

Youth Program Calendar for the Class of 2008!   Monday, August 4 2 :30 pm - Overnight Opening Retreat (Attendance is mandatory) Sponsored by Marymount University Held at: Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road   Tuesday, August 5 8:00 am - 4:45 pm Interpersonal Skills and Professionalism Held at: Marymount University   Wednesday, August 6 8:30 am- 4:30 pm The Faces of Your Community Held at:TBD   Thursday, August 7 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Service to the Community Held at:TBD Monday, August 11 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Your Community Government at Work Held at:TBD   Tuesday, August 12 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Philanthropy in Action Held at:TBD   Wednesday, August 13 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Putting Skills to Practice Held at:TBD Thursday, August 14 1 :00 pm – 6:00 pm Bringing it all together (Attendance is mandatory) Sponsored by Marymount University Held at: Marymount University 2807 North Glebe Road   Thursday, August 14 6 :00 pm   Graduation Celebration Sponsored by Marymount University Held at: Marymount University, Lee Reception Room & Auditorium 2807 North Glebe Road